Releasing the EPB
2026 Kia Tasman Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) switch image. The image displays the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel with the EPB switch highlighted in teal. A detailed view shows the switch with a 'P' symbol and a red arrow pointing upwards. Describes the location and operation of the EPB switch.
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Operation

  1. Turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON or START position.

  2. Press the EPB switch while depressing the brake pedal.

    Make sure the brake warning light ( 2026 Kia Tasman brake warning light icon. It displays a black exclamation mark inside a circle surrounded by parentheses. Indicates the status of the parking brake or brake system.) goes off.

Releasing EPB automatically

Operation

  • Gear in P (Park)

    With the vehicle ON, depress the brake pedal and shift to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

  • Gear in N (Neutral)

    With the vehicle ON, depress the brake pedal and shift to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

  • Make sure the brake warning light ( 2026 Kia Tasman brake warning light icon. It displays a black exclamation mark inside a circle surrounded by parentheses. Indicates the status of the parking brake or brake system.) goes off.

Operating condition(s)

  • Seat belts are fastened and the doors, hood and tailgate are closed.

  • With the vehicle ON, depressing the brake pedal and shifting to R (Reverse), D (Drive), Manual mode (if equipped with automatic transmission) or 1st gear (if equipped with manual transmission).

  • Depressing the accelerator pedal.

TIP

  • You can engage EPB even though the vehicle is in OFF position (only if 12V battery power is available), but you cannot release it.

  • Depress the brake pedal and release the EPB manually with the EPB switch before you drive downhill or when backing up.

NOTE

  • If the brake warning light ( 2026 Kia Tasman brake warning light icon. It displays a black exclamation mark inside a circle surrounded by parentheses. Indicates the status of the parking brake or brake system.) is still on even though the EPB has been released, we recommend the system inspected by authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Do not drive your vehicle with EPB applied. It may cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.